How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 27355?

For ZIP 27355 in Randolph County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,330 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,195 to $1,465 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 27355?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27355, by bedroom size: studio $1,130, 1-bedroom $1,160, 2-bedroom $1,330, 3-bedroom $1,670, 4-bedroom $2,040. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 27355?

Vouchers for Randolph County are administered by Asheboro Housing Authority, the New Randleman Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 27355 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 27355

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27355 in Randolph County, North Carolina: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in North Carolina.

Studio

$1,130

1 BR

$1,160

2 BR

$1,330

3 BR

$1,670

4 BR

$2,040

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$1,195

FMR (100%)

$1,330

High (110%)

$1,465

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 27355 at $1,330 matches the Randolph County county-wide 2 BR FMR. Either this county is not in a SAFMR metro or this ZIP happens to hit the average.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 27355?

In most of the state, yes. North Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 27355 can decline Section 8 applications unless a local ordinance says otherwise.

No statewide SOI protection in North Carolina. Landlords can refuse vouchers.

Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Housing authorities serving Randolph County

Asheboro Housing Authority
Asheboro · PHA code NC081
879 Section 8 units
the New Randleman Housing Authority
Randleman · PHA code NC063
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 27355 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 27355?: For ZIP 27355 in Randolph County, NC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,330 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,195 to $1,465 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 27355?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 27355, by bedroom size: studio $1,130, 1-bedroom $1,160, 2-bedroom $1,330, 3-bedroom $1,670, 4-bedroom $2,040. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 27355?: Vouchers for Randolph County are administered by Asheboro Housing Authority, the New Randleman Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 27355 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Randolph County overview All of North Carolina

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 27355 maps to Randolph County, NC · FIPS 37151. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.